Selected Projects from Portfolio

About

I am a recent graduate from the interior design department at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Currently, I am looking for a job in the Interior Design industry, where my true passion lies. I believe in designing to make a difference, be that through understanding the way people use a space to improve productivity or healing, or in making a space more sustainable to improves one's quality of their experience in that space.

After graduation, I took my education a step further by attaining my goal of becoming a LEED Green Associate. I therefore understand the importance of considering all aspects of a project—the people, the planet, and the profit—to ensure its success and ability to stand the test of time. With this knowledge I am able bring a fresh and valuable perspective to any company or firm that I work with.

I have recently moved to Brooklyn to further pursue career opportunities. I am currently freelancing for for a graphic design and exhibitions company, where in the past, I have been involved in the majority of the departments at the company, from design and project managing, to graphics and installations. I truly enjoy being involved in and understanding all aspects of a job, as well as staying busy, so this type of work is ideal for me at the moment. I have also gained valuable customer service and hospitality skills through work as a retail sales associate, and as a hospitality specialist at a restaurant.
I am always eager to continue learning as much as possible about the interior design and architecture industry, and to get out there and make a difference through design.

Elsewhere:

Employment

-Freelance designer and New York City liason-Assistant Project Manager for Mohegan Sun exhibit space, in charge of organizing the milestone calendar, obtaining all samples and keeping up email correspondence among all parties.-Meeting with Big Y representatives to help design and plan new storesand make changes to existing store locations.-Researching and creating conceptual ideas for new exhibit designs.-Creating material boards for proposed exhibit designs.-Help to create construction and setup drawings in AutoCAD, and update existing show plans.-Prepare signage for production and outsourcing.-Performed reception work including billing, data entry, answering phones and greeting clients.

Jun 2004 - current

The Melting Pot Restaurant,
Hospitality Specialist

-Greeting clients and seating them. -Outlining the menu and helping guests to get settled. -Setting up for parties and various events.-Helping to close the restaurant.

Sep 2009 - May 2010

American Eagle Outfitters,
Sales Associate

-Assisting customers on the floor.-Keeping the store clean and organized at all times.-Helping customers in the fitting rooms, outfitting them and offering syling advice.-Working at the registers.-Restocking and organizing items.-Helping to complete floor sets.